intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv]
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An intuitive person has a natural ability to understand or know things without needing to think about them too much.

Being intuitive means trusting your gut feelings and instincts. People often use this word to describe someone who can solve problems, read people's emotions, or pick up on subtle cues in a situation without overthinking it. For example, an artist might be intuitive when they create art that seems to come from nowhere, but feels right somehow. Intuitive people are often good at reading between the lines and sensing what others don't say out loud.

Note: The word "intuitive" can also be used as a verb, which means to understand or know something without reasoning it out. For example: "I think I'm intuitive about this problem - let me see if I can figure it out."

How common is "intuitive"?

Word intuitive is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • One who has (especially parapsychological) intuition.

adjective

  • Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

    Example: The intuitive response turned out to be correct.

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